November 4, 2025 - Council Meeting

Council Meeting

November 4, 2025

6:00 pm

Present:          Council President: Cameron Emond, Council Vice President: Betty Hoster

Council Members: Michael Johnson, Janet Gross, and Chris Dye

Clerk Treasurer: Karie Holder, Deputy Clerk: Breanna Plantenga

Town Marshal/Street Commissioner: Jared Baer

Town Attorney: Jacob Ahler

Other: Sandy Miller, Steve Young, Kenneth Burns, Carey Jordan, Pam Jordan, Travis Colebaugh, Janell Hofstetter, Chuck Watts, and Luke Lehman.    

Council President Cameron Emond opened the Council Meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.

The October 21, 2025 Council Meeting minutes were presented for approval. Council Member Janet Gross made a motion to approve the minutes. Council member Michael Johnson second the motion. Motion carried 5-0.

Jared Baer gave the utility reports. Jared presented three quotes, from BL Anderson, to replace the Missions Board for the Wastewater Department. The first quote was $2,440.00 for a basic replacement with no upgrades. The second quote was $3,510.00 for an upgraded replacement, with no enclosure. The third quote was for $3,710.00 for an upgraded replacement, including an enclosure. After some discussion, Council member Michael Johsnon made a motion to accept the third bid for $3,710.00. Council Vice President Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Jared then presented the Council with two quotes to service all four generators, for the Town. The first quote was for $3240.00, not including parts, from Houston Generators. The second quote was for $6,815.00, including parts, from WW Williams. After much discussion, Council Vice President Betty Hoster made a motion to accept the bid from WW Williams. Council Member Michael Johnson second the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Jared then notified the Council that Vince Hall, and himself, have cleaned up and uncovered the sidewalk on East Scott Street.

Residents, Donita and Travis Colebaugh, requested permission from the Council, to construct a second driveway on their property, and connect is to West South Street. Jared Baer read an ordinance to the Council, with the requirements that the residents have to follow. Council Member Michael Johnson made a motion to grant the Colebaugh’s permission to construct their driveway. Council Vice President Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 5-0.

Town Marshal Jared Baer reported that Kilo will be going to training the week of Thanksgiving. This will be Kilo’s first training session, since his surgery in September.

Clerk Treasurer, Karie Holder, presented the APV Register to the Council for approval. Council Member Michael Johnson made a motion to approve the APV register. Council Vice President Betty Hoster second the motion. Motion carried 5-0.

Sandy Miller, RWCDC, reported that they received a grant to help fund the Senior Café.

Janet Gross gave her KIRPC report, from their latest meeting.

Betty Hoster, Area Plan representative, reported that the Taskforce will be taking an ordinance to the Area Plan Commission, with requirements for a data center to follow.

Janell Hofstetter, Mainstreet Committee, reported that their Halloween Party went well. The Mainstreet will be having a Holiday Market on December 6^th at the Intermediate School.

The Council reported that the Halloween event at the Town Hall, and Trick or Treat went well this year.

Karie Holder, Wolcott Sorority, reported that they will be making cheeseballs this month, and will be starting Angel Tree soon.

The Veteran’s Day Program will be on November 11^th at 10am, located at the Wolcott House.

Ordinance 2025-1104 for an Ambulance Rate Increase, was given its first reading.

Resident, Pam Jordan, asked Betty Hoster to explain some of the requirements that the Taskforce is presenting to the Area Plan Commission.

Meeting adjourned.